Half Pint Citizens Blog

The Casey Young Foundation, a nonprofit charity organization founded by a local family in memory of their daughter Casey, is hosting their first ever official fundraiser on April 29th, with help from the Music Together Center in Park Slope. It promises to be a day of fun for the whole family thats benefits a great cause. The day will feature amazing bands for the whole family (yip: little ones should show up early for the younger music), delicious food included in the ticket price, a yummy bake sale organize by Jordan (Casey's big sister) and friends, silent auction, raffle, and even a Karaoke jam! Read more »

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There are only 7 days until Valentine's day! From now until then, we're offering 10% off everything (including sale merchandise)! Just use coupon code weloveyou when shopping online, or mention this post when shopping in our store. We have great gifts for all of your Valentines (and to fit any budget), and winter clothing is currently marked down to our lowest prices yet! Come in and stock up on winter essentials and cold-weather clothing, and pick up a little treat for your Valentine(s)...and maybe a little something for yourself, too.

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Whew! The Holidays are over, it's a brand new year, and everyone's settling in for a few months of cold, snowy fun. For us, that means making room in the store for all of the new Resort and Spring collections, which have already started arriving (our new Pedipeds sandals are absolutely adorable). It's time for our Big Winter Sale! Winter clothing, outerwear, accessories, and shoes are marked down - it's a great time to stock up on staples for next year (like corduroys, a good coat, and long sleeves) or replace anything you may have lost this year (where did that winter hat go?). Stop in and shop some amazing deals on cold-weather wear, and see what's new while you're here!

We can't get enough of Peppercorn Kids! Fun, eco friendly, handmade accessories for kids that add a pop of a color and a healthy dose of style. From adorable Aviator Hats to Owl Wallets and a wonderful selection of kids jewelry, Peppercorn offers something special for everyone. It's easy to mix-and-match to create a great gift for every budget. We love the idea of finding something special from Peppercorn during one of the 8 nights of Hanukkah, or in your stocking on Christmas morning. Read more »

We're so excited for Saturday's event! The Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy always throws a great party, and with Fall activities and a dash of Halloween fun, the Fall Festival is a blast! We'll be there with some fun Autumn-themed craft activities for all ages, and there will be tons of fun and entertainment for the enire family. Did we mention it's free? You won't want to miss out on this seasonal bash, we hope to see you there!

This weekend, the Creator's Project will come DUMBO, filling the streets of our 'hood with music and art! It's a pretty huge deal, with fantastic musical performances, incredible art and installations, and a ton of fun! Music will be performed under the Archway and in the Tobacco Warehouse, and art will be present throughout neighborhood galleries, as well as in the streets and various public venues. If you love the DUMBO Arts Festival, then the Creators Project is sure to be the perfect way to spend a day this weekend! Bring the whole family and come enjoy Brooklyn's best 'hood!! Read more »

Thank you to everyone who came out to join us at this year's Fall Family Festival! The money raised goes directly to PS8, and we had a blast! DJ Kai put on a great show, and everyone loved the bouncy castles, pony rides, activities, and yummy food!

We also want to send a big thank you to all the local businesses who helped to make this event such a roaring success! Through their sponsorship, donations, raffle items, and service, this years Fall Family Festival was one of the best ever. Read more »

CBS New York recently featured us as one of the 6 Best Children's Clothing Stores in NYC & NJ! We don't mean to brag (ok, maybe just a little), but we are too flattered! We really love our jobs; its a blast to come to work every day and get to see our amazing customers, curate a selection of amazing toys, clothing, and gifts, and to indulge our inner children! It feels great to get a thumbs up from CBS NY, we couldn't be more excited. We can't wait to jump into the Holiday season (can you believe it's just around the corner?) and continue to deliver a fantastic selection of fun, fashionable items for your favorite half-pint-sized citizens!